beaded nests
I made some pendants out of wire and beads. I was inspired by a bird’s nest with eggs nestled in it. It took a bit of work, but I was able to create the basic shape that I had in... Continue reading →
Month: June 2013
linguine with fresh corn pesto
I always look forward to when the corn on the cob comes back into season, and the large display is set up in the middle of Wegmans. I try to buy some ears each week during the season to either... Continue reading →
bracelet display
I love browsing the bead section of craft stores, and selecting beads to make simple bracelets. I was storing my bracelets in a jewelry box, but got tired of them turning into a big tangled mess. I decided to make something... Continue reading →
how to: caramelizing onions
Almost nothing bugs me more than when recipes say that caramelizing onions takes 10 minutes. You can burn onions in that time frame, but proper carmelization takes at least 40 minutes. This article sums up my anger on the issue. Luckily,... Continue reading →
doodle stitching
I was recently inspired by all of the flowers that have been growing. I decided to mess around with some embroidery floss to see what I could come up with. Because I’m way too uptight to just start sewing, I... Continue reading →